Men's heart health

Heart health

Around 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure, and most feel nothing at all. Here's what's happening inside your arteries, and what a doctor can do about it.

  • 1 in 3

    Adults with high blood pressure

  • About half

    Don't know they have it

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    Private consult

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Signs

  • Home readings above 140/90

  • Chest tightness or pressure on exertion

  • Breathlessness on stairs you used to manage

  • Palpitations or an irregular pulse

  • Swollen ankles by the end of the day

Common causes

  • Family history and age

  • High blood pressure and raised cholesterol

  • Excess weight, especially around the waist

  • Smoking, salt-heavy food and heavy drinking

  • Inactivity, stress and poor sleep

When to see a doctor

  • Your readings keep coming in high

  • You're running low on medication from home

  • Chest discomfort with exertion, even if it passes

  • Heart disease runs in your family

  • You haven't checked your numbers in over a year

Understanding the condition

Silent for years, measurable in minutes

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men worldwide, and it rarely announces itself. High blood pressure and raised cholesterol damage arteries quietly for years before the first symptom, which is why most men find out later than they should.

The good news: everything that matters is measurable. A blood pressure reading taken properly, a blood panel covering cholesterol, sugar and kidney function, and an honest look at your family history give a clear picture of where you stand. From there, the treatments are well studied and the targets are clear.

If you're already on treatment from home, the priority is continuity. Bring your medication or a photo of the box; the doctor reviews the regimen, prescribes the same molecule or the closest Thai-registered equivalent, and makes sure there's no gap between refills.

You don't feel high blood pressure. You measure it. The men who stay out of cardiac wards are the ones who treated their numbers early.
Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak (Win)

Our solutions for heart health

Treatment, matched to the numbers

We measure first, then treat what's actually raised. Each guide covers how the medication works, who it suits, and how it's prescribed here.

Blood pressure

Amiloride + HCTZ

A diuretic combination that lowers blood pressure while protecting potassium levels. A long-established option.

Read the guide

Angina

Isosorbide dinitrate

A nitrate that widens coronary vessels to prevent and relieve angina. Never combined with ED medication.

Read the guide

Continuing from home

Prescription continuation

Ran out while in Thailand? Bring your medication or a photo of the box. Common combinations like amiloride + HCTZ are covered in our guides.

Read the guide

Your journey

What happens when you come in

1. Private consult

45 minutes, one to one. Blood pressure taken properly, rested and repeated. Bring your current medication or a photo of the box.

2. Heart risk tests

Bloods for cholesterol, blood sugar and kidney function, so your risk is worked out from data, not a guess.

3. Your plan

Medication if the numbers call for it, matched to anything you already take. Realistic lifestyle targets, not a lecture. You decide, never pressured.

4. Same doctor follow up

Blood pressure re-checked and doses adjusted with the doctor who saw you. No hand offs, no commissions.

Meet the doctors

Who you'll see

Young, specialized and highly experienced, trained internationally. The same doctor from consult to follow-up.

Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak (Win)

Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak (Win)

Board-certified Urologist

Dr. Cheevathun Theeraratvarasin (Big)

Dr. Cheevathun Theeraratvarasin (Big)

Board-certified Urologist · Prostate care

Dr. Pasin Limudomporn (Ao)

Dr. Pasin Limudomporn (Ao)

Board-certified Urologist

What our patients say

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The range of blood tests included in their checkup is impressive. Hormone panel, metabolic markers, prostate health, liver function, cholesterol breakdown. Dr. Win walked me through every number. Very thorough.

François Dubois · Verified patient review

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Frequently asked questions

I feel fine. Do I really need my blood pressure checked?

Yes. High blood pressure has no reliable symptoms; most men who have it feel completely normal. A proper reading takes minutes and tells you more about your heart risk than how you feel ever will.

I'm in Bangkok and my heart medication is running out. Can you help?

Yes, this is a routine visit for us. Bring the medication, its box, or a photo. The doctor reviews your regimen, confirms it's still right for you, and prescribes the same molecule or the closest Thai-registered equivalent so there's no gap.

Can I take ED medication if I'm on heart medication?

It depends which one. Nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate must never be combined with ED medication; the drop in blood pressure can be dangerous. Most blood pressure tablets are compatible. Tell the doctor everything you take and you'll get a clear answer.

Is chest pain always a heart problem?

No. Muscle strain, reflux and anxiety are common causes too. But chest pressure that comes on with exertion and eases with rest points to the heart until proven otherwise. Sudden, crushing pain is an emergency: go straight to a hospital, don't book a clinic visit.

Can I fix high blood pressure with lifestyle changes alone?

Sometimes, if it's mildly raised and you commit to changes in weight, salt, alcohol and exercise. Often the answer is both, at least at first. The doctor sets a target, gives lifestyle a fair trial where it's safe, and re-checks rather than guessing.

Know your numbers before they become symptoms

Know your numbers before
they become symptoms
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